Markets Collection

Kingston Mkt / Vegetables
KINGSTON MARKET A vegetable stallholder is caught by the camera as she pares her vegetables. Date: 1940s

Smithfield Market
Carcasses hanging from hooks and butchers wearing their traditional white overalls at Smithfield Market, London. Date: 1950s

Portobello Market / 1960S
Browsing the stalls at Portobello Road market

Smithfield Market
Smithfield meat market

Pragues Old Town Square Christmas Market viewed from the Astronomical Clock during blue hour, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Smithfield Market
The vast interior of Smithfield meat market, with carcasses hanging from hooks all down the central aisle

Christmas Market, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Haymarket, Sheffield, 1937
Elevated view of Haymarket looking towards Fitzalan Square and General Post Office. Norfolk Market Hall, left, No 32, Castle Street, Arthur Davy and Sons Ltd, Provision Merchants

The last day of Seaton Market 1966
The last day of Seaton Market in Hampstead Road near Euston 80yo Harry Gibber had traded there for 52 years

Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Three cockle women of South Wales, in a posed photograph. They are probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Imitation Fire Crackers Used As Chinese New Year Decorations, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China

Plan of the Meersbrook Bank Estate near Sheffield, 1876
Scale 60 inches : 1 mile.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 25 (8) L

Cheese and salamis at Papiniano market, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Covent Garden Market
Crates of fresh fruit and vegetables from Norfolk etc. being unloaded in the morning at Covent Garden market, central London. Date: circa 1950

Petticoat Lane, 1940s
A busy scene at historic Petticoat Lane market in the East End of London in the late 1940s. 1940s

Smithfield Market 1870
The arrival of an early meat train at Smithfield Market in London: porters unload and move baskets and crates

BALHAM MARKET / 1950 S
Balham market, showing vegetable stalls

Glace fruit, market, Provence, France, Europe

Billingsgate Market / R&p
BILLINGSGATE FISH MARKET A busy day at the largest fish market in the East End of London

Borough Market 1864
The new Borough market is full of people buying their vegetables

Bazaar in Houmt Souk, Island of Jerba, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Morocco - Marrakesh - The Entrance to the Bazaars
Morocco - Marrakesh - Entrance to the Souks

Aberdeen Fish Market
Two market traders walk through Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland, where thousands of fresh fish are set out in crates and wicker baskets

Aberdeen Fish Market
Market traders chatting amongst the wooden crates of fresh fish at Aberdeen Fish Market, Scotland

Spice shop at the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Fresh bread and pastries for sale in Borough Market. Records of the market go back as far as AD1014, and it has been trading from its present site since 1756 making it the oldest wholesale fruit

Russian Dolls, Riga, Latvia

Market Day, Nuneaton
GEORGE ELIOT Market Day at Milby, the setting for Janets Repentance in Scenes of Clerical Life

Burnham Market, Norfolk (b / w photo)
3094711 Burnham Market, Norfolk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnham Market, Norfolk. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chiang Mai night street market, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Stalls at the Chiang Mai night street market, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Covent Garden Market
COVENT GARDEN A view of the market setting up early in the morning with piles of crates and sacks lying around. Date: Spring, circa 1930

Farmers wellington boots and waterproof trousers outside pens at livestock market, Welshpool Livestock Market, Powys, Wales, august

Frome Market 1930S
Well-dressed ladies carrying heavy wicker baskets of shopping, next to the fruit and vegetable stall at Frome farmers market, Somerset, England

Petticoat Lane 1930S
A busy day on Middlesex Street, part of the famous Petticoat Lane market, east London

Main entrance, Bobo-Dioulasso market, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa

Spices in the souks in the Medina, Marrakesh, Morroco, North Africa, Africa

Painted eggs, Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

Christmas market, Opera Palace, Berlin, Germany, Europe

La Pescheria, Catainas fish market, Catania, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Market at the Bull Ring
A street market at the Bull Ring, Birmingham

Hoxton Street Market, North London

Borough Market 1870
A busy day at the Borough food market

Champion Basket Carrier
A champion basket carrier steals the show at Covent Garden Market, London

Covent Garden Porters
Covent Garden was formerly the convent garden of the abbey of Westminster : it was for many years Londons major fruit and vegetable market. Date: 1924

Hot wine (gluhwein) stall with Nativity Scene on roof at Christmas Market next to Frauen Church at night, Topfer Street, Innere Altstadt, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Covent Garden Market
COVENT GARDEN Early morning; a 21 year-old chap (Alfred John Lewis) in a flat cap, stands surrounded by baskets and crates of apples, fruit and vegetables

Billingsgate Fish Market

Fish Mkt Lowestoft
The fish market at Lowestoft where fishermen land their catch

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Markets have always been vibrant and bustling hubs of activity, where people gather to explore and indulge in a sensory feast. From the enchanting Pragues Old Town Square Christmas Market viewed from the Astronomical Clock during winter's embrace, to the lively Portobello Market in the swinging 1960s, markets offer a glimpse into different eras and cultures. In Marrakech, Morocco, The Souq entices visitors with its Moroccan silver teapot & glasses, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that reflects the country's rich heritage. Meanwhile, Smithfield Market stands as a testament to Britain's trading history, with its enduring presence throughout time. Petticoat Lane takes us back to the 1940s when Londoners flocked there for their shopping needs amidst wartime challenges. Haymarket in Sheffield captures a moment frozen in 1937 - a snapshot of daily life as locals peruse fresh produce and goods. The Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire stand proudly at their market stall in South Wales, representing generations of hardworking individuals who sustain local economies. Burnham Market's black-and-white photo transports us back to Norfolk's past while evoking nostalgia for simpler times. Seaton Market bids farewell on its last day in 1966; an endearing reminder that even beloved institutions must adapt or make way for new beginnings. Finally, Istanbul's Spice Bazaar tantalizes our senses with aromatic spices neatly arranged at every turn – an exotic treasure trove within Europe itself. Whether it is exploring historical landmarks like Prague or immersing oneself in cultural experiences like Marrakech or Istanbul, markets hold endless allure, and are not just places to buy and sell; they are living reflections of society’s past and present – vibrant tapestries woven by diverse communities coming together under one roof.